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MICHAEL ECHOI
The Senior Editor/Animator & Sound Engineer, CBN Africa

MICHEAL has a degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering. He had his first experience with Audio Engineering at Sonshyne Studios in 1994. For the past 16 years, Michael has worked with Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) during which he developed his love for video editing, motion graphics and audio engineering. He has been part of the production team of major CBN productions such as 'Muzika 2' (2nd Sound Engr.), 'Millennium Tribute To Jesus' (Main Sound Engr.). He is currently the Senior Editor/Animator and Sound Engineer for CBN Africa.

IKECHI UGWOEJE
CEO, Frontline Media Group

IKECHI is very passionate about media, technology, creativity and innovation. He has organised, facilitated and attended numerous workshops and seminars around media, leadership and sustainable development spheres. His working experience with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) as Associate producer for 700 Club Nigeria, exposed him to the professional ethics of media production he is currently engaging. He is the founder of Frontline Media Academy and also the CEO of Frontline Media Group. He has over 15 years of experience in several aspects of professional media practice.

PASTOR SHOLA ADESOYE
CEO, Petra Multimedia Technologies

ADESOYE is the Serving Overseer of the Lighthouse Ministries International. He is a multifaceted and dynamic Pastor with a cutting edge teaching ministry that has impacted many lives. He has a strong passion for truth, excellence and integrity. Pastor Shola is also the CEO of Petra Multimedia Technologies, a multimedia company, which has revolutionized the media industry in the city of Kaduna. He is currently the Pastor of The Lighthouse Church in Abuja.

KELECHI AMADI-OBI
CEO, Kelechi Amadi-Obi Studio

After obtaining a law degree and his call to bar in 1993, KELECHI AMADI-OBI decided to settle into full-time studio art in pursuit of his passion. He is internationally renown both for his photography and paintings. His unique style and mastery of aesthetics and creative lighting in his paintings have been reinvented in his photography to create understanding, dynamic and result oriented art for his clients. His clients include: MTN Nigeria Plc, Guiness Nigeria Plc, PZ Nigeria Plc, Forbes Magazine, The Ford Foundation. etc. Kelechi will reverse-engineer some of his popular works during the training in order to teach the steps, techniques and ingenuity in his excellent deliveries

BLOSSOM NNODIM
Founder,Digital Media Development Initiative

BLOSSOM is a speaker, blogger, social entrepreneur and an advocate for social good, working towards inspiring, connecting and empowering individuals, brands and businesses in Nigeria. Her passion for social good inspired her to ideate the #AdoptATweep events that provided opportunities for people to connect to social media and use the platform for commercial and social good. The learning experiment lasted for about 30 Months and has since been rested. In 2014, Blossom founded Digital Media Development Initiative, an NGO focusing on leveraging digital and new media tools for sustainable development.. Her clients include Gates Foundation, Ministry of Finance, Mashable, Save the Children Nigeria, United Nations amongst others.

OLADEJI VICTOR BAMIDELE
Co-Founder/ED, Castle Media Ltd.

OLADEJI is a graduate of 3D Communication, Media Village, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. As an animator, he has worked on several projects and adverts including the previz for the LION OF JUDAH (the first animated feature film from Africa). Oladeji has a passion for training, he is the Director of Animation for Africa, a forum that is socially responsible for the development of Animation and Visual effects in Africa via networking, training and capacity building. He is also the Co-Founder/ED of Castle Media Ltd.

DAYO BENJAMINS-LANIYI
MD, Doxa Digital Nigeria Ltd.

An English graduate from the University of Ibadan, Dayo Benjamins-Laniyi has become a world-class brand in the events management, hospitality, tourism and entertainment industry. She had a stint at the Abuja Sheraton Hotel and the (then) Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja where she served both in the Sales and Marketing Department and the Public Relations Department of both hotels. She is the Managing Director / C.O.O of Doxa Conference Management Bureau / Doxa Digital Nigeria Ltd. Her company is a complete corporate brand that is tested and proven in the place of total conference coordination and event management for prestigious occasions and ceremonials of various government, social, diplomatic and corporate references.

REBECCA GARBA
CEO, Ladybird Creations

Described as an artist in the true sense of the word, REBECCA GARBA has showcased her creative abilities in different forms of art: drawing, painting, designing and art directing. A graduate of Industrial. She is the CEO/Creative Director of Ladybird Creations and the Producer and Director of 700 Club Nigeria. Having produced hundreds of episodes of the above named TV programme and participated in other productions, Rebecca possesses skill and deep insight in script writing and voicing. Though passionate about expressing her gifts/talents in various forms of art, Rebecca considers them all as tools she uses to bring God''s Kingdom on earth.

GENEVIEVE IKE
Legal Practitioner

GENEVIEVE is a lawyer cum administrator with several years of work experience in the private and public sector. A business advisor, a detailed solicitor and advocate, she is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM). She has provided basic Legal Education/Courses on various topics for the public, business groups and Institutions; including newspaper columns and magazine articles on legal and social issues. She is a pioneer organizer of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) African Conference, an annual conference that proffers solutions to the violation of intellectual property rights in Nigeria and Africa

Dr. Victor Oladokun
CEO, 3D Global Consult

VICTOR is a media, communication, and leadership consultant. He is currently the CEO of 3D Global Consult. Professionally, he has held numerous executive management positions in the non-profit and corporate sectors, including the Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach, USA; Cadbury Plc Nigeria; and the Leventis Group Nigeria. Over two decades, Victor Oladokun has produced several critically acclaimed international TV programs that have reached a global audience, and won numerous awards for media excellence. Victor has an earned Doctorate degree in Strategic Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, USA; a Masters degree in Communication (TV & Media Management) from Regent University; and a B.A. in History/Political Science, from the University of Ife, Nigeria. Dr. Oladokun has travelled to over 60 countries. As a public speaker, he is passionate about Africa’s present and future place in the global space.He is married to Georgina Merriman-Johnson. Together they have two children - Alexander and Natasha, and reside in the United States.

KEMI ADETIBA
President, K’Alpha Innovation

KEMI is one of Nigeria''s top television personalities and producers, having hosted hit shows on MNet (Studio 53, Temptation Nigeria), Soundcity (Lifestyle, Celebrity Profiles, Chat Room, various red-carpet specials), and the nationally syndicated reality show, Maltina Dance All. In 2007, after years of success in front of the camera, her love of storytelling drew her to enroll in the New York Film Academy. Today, Kemi is an award-winning director, producer and cinematographer. Her body of work includes music videos, commercials, television content and films. She has produced award winning music videos for TY Bello, Cobhams Asuquo, Omawumi, Banky W, Bez and many others.

TY BELLO
Singer, Songwriter, Photographer and Philanthropist.

TY BELLO is a Nigerian musician. Her music is eclectic: urbane, groovy and soulful; and is laced with hip hop, jazz and R&B. She is a University of Lagos economics graduate. She was a member one of Nigeria’s most celebrated urban gospel band- Kush made up of her, Emem and Lara.TY is also an internationally acclaimed portrait photographer. She stages an annual photography exhibition to raise funds for orphans across the country. She is also a Director of Link-a-child; an NGO dedicated to propagating information on orphanages in Nigeria and soliciting sponsorship on their behalf.

ABIOLA TAYO-AFOLABI
MD/Storyteller

ABIOLA earned her B.Sc (Ed) Biology from the University of Ilorin in 2001. She got her first certificate in scriptwriting in 2005, Introduction to brand experience from orange academy in 2008, a certificate in creative enterprise from Pan African University in 2009 and an advanced certificate in screenwriting from Goldsmith University of London. She currently facilitates screenwriting at School of Media and Communication of Pan African University. She wrote the winning screenplay at the 1st Africa International film festival screenwriting lab.

OLAJIDE ADEDIRAN
CEO, CORE Media Services Limited

OLAJIDE is a communications consultant with over 10 years experience spanning Business, Entertainment and Political Correspondence. He is an alumnus of The Polytechnic Ibadan and the Prestigious Howard University School of Business, Washington DC, USA. A member of several professional bodies like the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, etc. Also a serving member of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Digital Switch Over (DSO) team.

OLAOLU OGUNDEJI
Chief Storyteller

OLAOLU is an avid Nigerian who has spent over ten years exploring his creative abilities and psychoanalytic skills. His work experience has evolved from Design/Web development, Print publication, Brand development, to Social media Consultancy. Olaolu is currently the Founder at Nude, a brand-storytelling agency that was responsible for President Muhammadu Buhari''s digital media campaign. His weekends as a Social Media Facilitator are for enlightening creative inmates at Orange Academy.

MARCUS SINGLETON
Digital Media Consultant

MARCUS is a Digital Media Consultant from Memphis, TN, USA. Over the years, he has traveled several countries offering an array of services to the Digital Media/Technology industry. He skillfully uses his knowledge of technology to educate, train, and assist non-profits, corporations, and media personnel on how to effectively use technology in the work place and on locations. His expertise includes streaming media, mobile video and web deployment, technology solutions, enterprise, and training development strategies for the digital media industry. Marcus is a sought-after speaker and trainer at various media/technology Trade shows and Conferences (NAB, infoComm, LDI, NAMM, ASTD and others).

LINUS OKORIE
Managing Consultant, New Vision Consults

LINUS is the Managing Consultant of New Vision Consults. He is an attitude and leadership development consultant with over 13 years of experience. He is the Founder and President, Guardians Of the Nation International (GOTNI). An Associate Member of International Third-World Leadership Association in the Bahamas founded by Dr. Myles Munroe. Mr. Linus Okorie is a man with a vision on a mission to recreate and build outstanding leaders in our generation who will make a world of difference in Nigeria and Africa at large. He is the author of the book "Footprints: Leading Beyond Today".

STEVE GUKAS
Filmmaker/Broadcaster/Writer

STEVE is a Producer/Director with experience spanning Television, Theatre, Advertising and Film. He an alumnus of the Prestigious London Film School. Steve''s latest film ‘A Place In The Stars’ won Best Movie Drama at the AMVCA''s 2015. He is the producer of Africa''s biggest film to date, ‘Namibia – The Struggle For Liberation’, starring Danny Glover and Carl Lumbly premiered at the 2006 Pan Africa Film Festival in LA and has gone on to win many awards. His other credits include, ‘Keeping Faith’, ‘Katanga’, ‘Three Scores and Ten’, ‘A life To View’, ‘Soweto’ and ‘Mr. Johnson’ just to mention a few. He has also produced and directed several commercials and documentaries.

SAMUEL OBAFEMI
Behaviour Change Advisor

Principally, Samuel develops content for capacity building, training and development, life coaching and business systems enhancement. Samuel is a versatile Teacher, Public Speaker, Writer and Business Advisor. Sam is a serial businessman who sits on the Board of ‘Octopus Mandate’ a Community Development Initiative targeted at providing multidimensional support and problem solving solutions to NGO’s and Non-Profit Organizations in Nigeria and across the Globe. Coach samOBAFEMI is the Recipient of the Nigerian Youth Merit Awards in the EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP Category 2013.

CHIOMA AGWUEGBOCHIOMA AGWUEGBO
Founder, TechHer

CHIOMA is a social media and communications strategist, blogger, and a journalist with experience spanning radio and radio drama production for the BBC Media Action in Nigeria, and Aso Radio and Television Services.She is Lead Strategist at CC Consulting Services Limited, a social media solutions company, teaching brands, government (and religious) institutions, politicians, etc. to properly frame and communicate messages for their audiences. As a speaker, Chioma has graced podiums from The Hague to The House of Lords, and contributes to local and international media including Huffington Post, Foresight for Development, Future Challenges, Bertelsmann Transformation Index, Deutsche Welle, etc. Chioma, with a Master’s Degree in social media, has over 6 years experience working in technology, governance and citizen participation, and is constantly excited by the opportunities within digital. She is Founder of TechHer (Social - @TechHerNG, www.techherng.com), a hub hinged on support, collaboration and learning for women in technology.She is a certified first aider with the British Red Cross, a volunteer teacher with HolyHill Relief Foundation, and Deputy Curator of the Abuja Hub of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers. She is also an associate member of Nigerian Leadership Initiative (NLI), and the Royal Commonwealth Society (RSA).

SUSAN BELLO
Writer/Producer/Director

SUSAN is a member of the Geert Hofstede Consortium in Groningen and holds a double master in International Communication from Leeds Beckett University, UK and Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, The Netherlands specializing in Developmental Communication. She also holds a certificate in Advanced Writing and Reporting Skill (AWARES) from the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English and Linguistics from the University of Jos. With about 15 years of experience in the professional media industry starting as a researcher, reporter and presenter at NTA 2 Channel 5 Victoria Island Lagos, and then producing humanitarian stories for The 700 Club and Operation Blessing International, she has honed a keen interest for telling developmental stories. Her passion for the ‘bush’ has led her to sojourn to many hard to reach parts of Nigeria and Africa and consult for NGOs like WaterAid and eHealth Africa. Some of her work has been screened at various Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) sessions at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.With her insight in documentary scriptwriting, voiceover delivery and presentation skills, Susan remains an invaluable member of the team.

 
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